Last week, I used the last debate before Recess to again raise awareness of our world-class steel. I highlighted how steelworks like ours could benefit from infrastructure projects down in Heathrow and beyond, and received a positive response from the Minister.
British steel is the best in the world, and we should be using it in our national infrastructure projects. On Wednesday, I asked the Prime Minister to make sure that there is British steel in HS2.
International Trade Minister Liz Truss today unveiled the UK Global Tariff in a letter to MPs and in Parliament, mentioning the benefits of free trade to Scunthorpe's steel industry. Watch here.
Today I delivered my "Maiden Speech" in Parliament. A "Maiden Speech" is a Member of Parliament's first "speech" in Parliament, where MPs give an introduction to themselves and their constituency.
As the granddaughter of a steelworker, I was so proud to be able to show off our steelworks in Scunthorpe to Alok Sharma, the new Secretary of State for Business.
Today the Prime Minister announced his decision to green-light HS2, alongside his plans for further rail networks in the North through “Northern Powerhouse Rail”, and the allocation of an extra £5 billion to improve busses and cycling lanes nationally.
This morning my colleague, Jacob Young MP and I secured a meeting with the Business Secretary, Andrea Leadsom to discuss issues relating to British Steel.
I am pleased to announce that I have been elected as Co-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Steel and Metal Related Industries alongside Jessica Morden, MP for Newport.
